forumAttachments for bbPress
by Milan Petrovic · Uncategorized
Also makes 16 other plugins · 11K+ installs across the portfolio →
Implement attachment upload to the topics and replies in bbPress plugin through a media library and add additional forum-based controls.
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Health
A 86/100
no flags
Active installs
6K+
≈6.5K estimated
Momentum
+33%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “limit” and “upload” for “spoiler” and “attachment”. “limit” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “spoiler” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “upload” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “attachment” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
86 health vs 58 average across 25,735 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.8%
of downloads still active
At least 6K of 334.9K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,765 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 5 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 6 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.2, the current branch or newer
4.3★ over 26 reviews, smoothed to 4.17★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
39
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.5
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
23%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| dev4press your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| bbpress your tag | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| bbpress plugin | #3 | #5 | up 1 |
| bbcode | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| unread | #3 | #4 | up 1 |
| attachments your tag | #7 | #9 | down 2 |
| attachment | #8 | #12 | down 1 |
| spoiler | #7 | #8 | 0 |
| gd library | #5 | #9 | down 4 |
| postmeta | #9 | #11 | 0 |
| replies | #19 | #22 | up 3 |
| topics | #21 | #22 | up 2 |
| attachment upload | #20 | #17 | down 1 |
| forum | #24 | #21 | 0 |
| inactive | #21 | #20 | up 2 |
| administration | #21 | #18 | down 4 |
| metabox | #22 | #18 | down 2 |
| reply | #22 | #21 | down 1 |
| topic | #24 | #20 | 0 |
| clubs | #22 | #18 | down 2 |
| limit your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| upload your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
70 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 48 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “limit” and “upload” for “spoiler” and “attachment”. “limit” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “spoiler” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “upload” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “attachment” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 7.2K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
5
releases in the last 12 months
6d ago
latest release · v5.0 · 25 Oct 2026
58
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “6K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 7 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 6 Sep 2015
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ toulip2.5y ago
Just installed, adjusted my settings, and everything works as promised!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Rock Hudson5.3y ago
Perfect for my tasks
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Privacy advocate5.5y ago
It is very flexible, helpful in writing and editing. It is not obvious, but very helpful. This topic was modified 5 years, 2 months ago by Privacy advocate.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Lọc Nước 3655.8y ago
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Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cppete25.8y ago
Thank you! It works good.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ neon675.8y ago
Great download plugin with bonuses: thumbnails and editable media library! It is necessary to write more; it is not obvious, but it can be a decisive factor for the choice! my recommendations!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ grayson96.7y ago
Just a quick note. The plugin works well but needs updating. I would have purchased the pro service but why do that when the ree plugin is not even up to date. It’s a little off-putting. Once the free plugin is installed there are bold call to action banners for Pro Service. I have to wonder would I be getting the best performance from the paid service if that’s not up to date either. Food for thought. Otherwise, it would be a 5-star plugin from me.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ fdittmar7.6y ago
No problems with it. Nice job.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 4.9.4 Edit: Freemius SDK 2.13.1 4.9.4
- — Version 4.9.3 Fix: issue with composer installation content hash 4.9.3
- — Version 4.9.2 Fix: server reported upload errors were not handled properly 4.9.2
- — Version 4.9.1 New: tested with WordPress 6.9 New: tested with bbPress up to 2.6.14 Edit: Freemius SDK 2.13.0 4.9.1
- — Version 4.9 New: tested with WordPress 6.8 New: tested with bbPress up to 2.6.13 Edit: additional validation and sanitization Edit: various minor tweaks and updates Edit: Freemius SDK 2.12.0 Fix: early triggering of the translation 4.9
- — Version 4.8 New: integration with Freemius SDK New: option to upgrade to forumToolbox for bbPress Edit: a lot of small PHP code related updates Edit: changes to many of the links nad plugin names Fix: problem with the plugin directo 4.8
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 5 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (5.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2024-11-19 CVE-2024-11278 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.7.2 Patched in 4.7.3
- Patched Medium · 5.5 GD bbPress Attachments <= 4.3.1 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2022-12-05 CVE-2022-45816 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 4.3.1 Patched in 4.4
- 2018-05-14 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.5 Patched in 2.6
- 2015-07-09 CVE-2015-5482 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program Affects < 2.3 Patched in 2.3
- 2015-07-08 CVE-2015-5481 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.3 Patched in 2.3
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 69 languages, 3 at 90% or more
Plus 45 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 25 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Implement attachment upload to the topics and replies in bbPress plugin through a media library and add add..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 7 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 7 of 7 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions bbPress, BuddyPress.
- ✓ Headings and lists 3 headings and 4 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,684 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-03-21 7K+ → 6K+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2026-03-19 6K+ → 7K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2026-03-18 7K+ → 6K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-03-17 6K+ → 7K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2026-03-15 7K+ → 6K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-03-14 6K+ → 7K+ up after 3 days in tier
- 2026-03-11 7K+ → 6K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-03-10 6K+ → 7K+ up after 5 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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File Upload Types by WPForms 40K+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags A -
Media Deduper 9K+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags C -
GD bbPress Tools 1K+ installs · 3.8★ · 2 shared tags B -
Default Media Uploader View 500+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags D - I Increase upload file size & Maximum Execution Time limit 300+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags C
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powerSearch for bbPress 100+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags B
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